If there is one thing I learned in the first few weeks of living here, it's that I don't need a lot to survive, and that includes space. When inviting friends, families, and colleagues to come visit, I laughed when saying that our flat would be about 350 square feet. Well, I didn't anticipate that our temporary living arrangement would be much smaller. Have yourself a look....

Above, I am standing at the front door, looking to my right. Below, I am standing at the front door still, but this time, looking to my left. Do you see the curtain? Oh yes, that's the bathroom.

If you're thinking to yourself, "Oh my goodness, that's a box!" Well, it IS a box, a very tiny box {I'm pretty sure my classroom was three times the size of this}! So naturally, we are thrilled to be getting out of this temporary living arrangement and into our 350-square foot flat, which will seem like a mansion compared to this.

In the meantime, here is what I've learned about small spaces and temporary accommodations:1. We need to buy functional and multipurpose furniture for our permanent place, meaning pieces not just for decor but for storage, as well. 2. The more stuff that is lying around, the more cluttered the space will look.3. Being active and out of the house is the only way to remain positive and happy. 4. That being said, without a gym to belong to and fear of running in the dark, I have to stay inside to work out. So what do I do? Meet: @YaBoyMillHoy who instructs me and kicks my butt through You Tube videos {no, really, it's a lot more difficult than it appears}, like in this 45 minute video, this 30 minute video, and this abs exercise. Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to start running outside again and join a local yoga studio by our new place, but this will suffice for now. 5. Bright furniture will make a small space appear larger {or so I am envisioning- stay tuned...}.

Only 8 more days until we move. For good.

You know who loves the size of this flat? This little diva dog who can see, smell, hear everything without moving from the bed. I just had to snap this photo of her glaring at me while I interrupted her peaceful slumber by jumping around to a workout video.